Graphic Designer

CubeSpace ADCS; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

CubeSpace ADCS is seeking a detail-oriented, midweight Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team in Stellenbosch. You will develop brand-aligned visuals across digital, print, social media and events, executing briefs independently from concept to final delivery.

You will apply typography, layout and colour consistently, produce short-form video assets, and contribute ideas within the creative direction. The role requires 4–6 years’ experience and a relevant diploma or degree, with advanced

Qualifications

• Portfolio of professional design work demonstrating both digital and print delivery (non-negotiable).
• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create visual assets across digital, print, social media, marketing and corporate communications.
• Translate approved briefs and messaging into clear, effective visual solutions, adapting creative across multiple formats and platforms.
• Apply the CubeSpace brand consistently, following established brand guidelines, templates and creative standards.
• Maintain consistency in typography, layout, imagery, colour and visual style, escalating brand or creative questions to the Senior Creative or Marketing Lead.
• Develop design assets in support of marketing campaigns, product launches, events and communications.
• Interpret campaign concepts with the Senior Creative and translate them into visual assets, contributing creative ideas within the agreed creative direction.
• Design and correctly format content for social media, websites, email marketing and other digital channels.
• Create engaging short-form video and/or motion graphics for social media, supporting campaigns and strengthening the brand narrative.
• Create event and exhibition collateral including banners, signage, presentations, advertisements and promotional material, and support internal and external corporate communication requirements.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork for digital and print that meets required specifications, dimensions, resolution and technical requirements.
• Conduct quality checks before submitting artwork for review or production, and follow established file naming, storage and document-management processes.
• Take ownership of assigned design projects from brief through to submission, managing timelines and prioritising work according to agreed deadlines.
• Communicate progress, challenges and potential delays to the Senior Creative proactively.
• Submit completed work to the Senior Creative for review, respond constructively to feedback and ensure amendments are correctly incorporated before work progresses to the next stage of approval.

Skills

Brand execution

Typography

Creative thinking

Video/motion graphics

Digital design

Education

Diploma or degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft 365

Figma

Job description

CubeSpace (CS) is seeking a detail-oriented and creatively driven midweight Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team. The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing engaging, professional and brand-aligned visual communications across CS’s marketing, digital, social media, events and corporate communications.

Working at an intermediate level, the role is expected to independently execute assigned design briefs, translate messaging into effective visual solutions, and deliver high-quality artwork across digital and print formats. The designer works closely with various teams, applies the CS brand consistently, responds constructively to feedback, and takes increasing ownership of projects from brief through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Visual Design & Brand Execution

• Create visual assets across digital, print, social media, marketing and corporate communications.
• Translate approved briefs and messaging into clear, effective visual solutions, adapting creative across multiple formats and platforms.
• Apply the CubeSpace brand consistently, following established brand guidelines, templates and creative standards.
• Maintain consistency in typography, layout, imagery, colour and visual style, escalating brand or creative questions to the Senior Creative or Marketing Lead.

Marketing, Campaign & Digital Support

• Develop design assets in support of marketing campaigns, product launches, events and communications.
• Interpret campaign concepts with the Senior Creative and translate them into visual assets, contributing creative ideas within the agreed creative direction.
• Design and correctly format content for social media, websites, email marketing and other digital channels.
• Create engaging short-form video and/or motion graphics for social media, supporting campaigns and strengthening the brand narrative.

Events, Corporate Communications & Artwork Production

• Create event and exhibition collateral including banners, signage, presentations, advertisements and promotional material, and support internal and external corporate communication requirements.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork for digital and print that meets required specifications, dimensions, resolution and technical requirements.
• Conduct quality checks before submitting artwork for review or production, and follow established file naming, storage and document-management processes.
• Take ownership of assigned design projects from brief through to submission, managing timelines and prioritising work according to agreed deadlines.
• Communicate progress, challenges and potential delays to the Senior Creative proactively.
• Submit completed work to the Senior Creative for review, respond constructively to feedback and ensure amendments are correctly incorporated before work progresses to the next stage of approval.

Requirements:

• Portfolio of professional design work demonstrating both digital and print delivery (non-negotiable).
• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design or a related field.
• 4-6 years' professional graphic or visual communications design experience, ideally including in-house or brand-led work.
• Strong grounding in typography, layout, composition, hierarchy and colour, with practical digital and print production knowledge.
• Experience creating engaging short-form video and/or motion graphics for social media, campaigns, and brand storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365; Figma, 3D modelling or CAD (AutoCAD/Revit) exposure advantageous.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to meaningful global space missions with work that has real impact.
• Be part of an innovative environment working with advanced space technologies.
• Work with a team worth learning from, and gain exposure to advanced space technologies and diverse satellite programs.
• Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment built for the work. Free-form workspaces, a coffee bar, a playroom, daily lunch, a generous leave policy and flexible hours where the role allows.